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GP08 XWS

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,901 mi
Last recorded76,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 XWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 76,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 64,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,267 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 52,183 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 41,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,344 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 30,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,628 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 29,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2017 28,266 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished 2008, 9 years old

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 25,308 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 25,308 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,523 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 22,523 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,680 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 20,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,006 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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GP08 XWS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP08 XWS registered?

GP08 XWS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is GP08 XWS safe to buy?

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